mains
mains - rozvodná síť, vedení, přívod, potrubí, rozvod, síť (vody, elektřin, plynu)
BrE
/'meɪnz/
AmE
/'meɪnz/

noun - the system of pipes or wires that carry water, gas, or electricity into a building

 
rechargeable - dobíjecí (baterie apod.)
BrE
/'ri:'tʃɑ:dʒəbl/
AmE
/'ri:'tʃɑ:rdʒəbl/

adjective - able to be filled with electricity again after being used

furlough
furlough - poslat na nucenou dovolenou, dočasně propustit z práce
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

verb - to tell or allow someone, especially an employee, to stop working temporarily

furlough
furlough - dovolená z vojenské služby, opušťák
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

noun - a temporary leave of absence from military duty

furlough
furlough - nucená dovolená (často neplacená)
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

noun, American English - a period when an employee is told not to work, usually temporarily and without pay, especially during a financial crisis

 
kink - zkroutit se, pokřivit se, zamotat se, ohnout se
BrE
/'kɪŋk/
AmE
/'kɪŋk/

verb - to develop or cause to develop a bend, twist

 
graphic - drastický, naturalistický, detailní
BrE
/'græfɪk/
AmE
/'græfɪk/

adjective - showing pictures, images, or details, often in a very clear or strong way. Sometimes it means something is shown with a lot of detail, especially things that are shocking or violent

 
graphic - grafický
BrE
/'græfɪk/
AmE
/'græfɪk/

adjective - related to drawing, pictures, or design, especially using a computer

tender boat
tender boat - přístavní člun, zásobovací loď, průvodní plavidlo, výsadkový člun
BrE
/'tendəˌbəʊt/
AmE
/'tendərˌboɒʊt/

noun, formal - a small boat used to transport people or supplies between a larger vessel (such as a cruise ship or yacht) and the shore or another vessel

tender
tender - přístavní člun, zásobovací loď, průvodní plavidlo, výsadkový člun
BrE
/'tendə/
AmE
/'tendər/

noun, formal - a small boat used to transport people or supplies between a larger vessel (such as a cruise ship or yacht) and the shore or another vessel

 
remand - vzít do vazby, poslat zpět do vazby, ponechat ve vazbě, uvalit vazbu
BrE
/rɪ'mɑ:nd/
AmE
/rɪ'mænd/

verb, technical - to send someone accused of a crime back into custody to wait for their trial or for further investigation

 
pontificate - poučovat, kázat, mentorovat
BrE
/pɒn'tɪfɪkeɪt/
AmE
/pɑ:n'tɪfɪkeɪt/

verb - to speak or express opinions in a way that shows you think you are always right or know everything, especially in a pompous or dogmatic way

 
plight - nesnáz, tíživá situace, obtížná situace, kritická situace, nouze
BrE
/'plaɪt/
AmE
/'plaɪt/

noun - a difficult or dangerous situation, especially one that is serious or unfortunate

 
vanguard - předvoj, čelo, avantgarda, první linie
BrE
/'vængɑ:d/
AmE
/'vængɑ:rd/

noun - the group of people or ideas that are at the forefront of new developments or movements

 
sacrilege - svatokrádež, znesvěcení, rouhání, neúcta
BrE
/'sækrɪlɪdʒ/
AmE
/'sækrɪlɪdʒ/

noun - the act of treating a holy place or object in a way that does not show proper respect; a violation or misuse of something regarded as sacred